Childminder EY451623

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 August 2017 22 February 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Babies do not progress as well as possible. The childminder does not always consider the interests and stage of development of babies when planning activities.  The childminder does not focus her professional development sharply enough on improving the quality of teaching overall. Babies do not consistently benefit from learning experiences that continually improve.  The childminder does not make the best use of monitoring and self-evaluation processes to fully achieve and maintain good standards.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and promote their welfare. Her home is clean, tidy and secure. She adheres to babies' care routines and ensures children's care needs are met.  The childminder uses the information obtained from observations and assessments to promote older children's development more successfully. They gain the skills they need for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move on to school.  The childminder manages children's behaviour in an appropriate way. She makes use of a variety of reward strategies to promote her expectations. Children are learning to wait patiently for their needs to be met. They can play well with others and show respect for the environment.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are established. The childminder exchanges a two-way flow of information, including an account of children's time with

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It has the following strengths

her and any key messages. Children benefit from some continuity between the setting, home and other settings they attend.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure the planning for babies accurately reflects their interests and stage of development, to promote fully their individual progress 06/11/2017

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 extend professional development and focus sharply on improving the quality of teaching, particularly to ensure babies benefit from learning experiences that continually improve. 06/11/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 strengthen monitoring and self-evaluation processes to achieve and maintain good standards overall.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the records and documents available, including relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children and sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not focus her professional development as well as possible on improving her teaching skills. Nevertheless, she is experienced. The childminder keeps some of her skills up to date. For example, she accesses training, such as first aid. This helps her promote children's good health and physical well-being. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She has a good understanding of relevant legislation. She knows how to respond to different child protection concerns. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder does not use her monitoring and self-evaluation processes effectively enough to identify and address all weaknesses to continually improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not have the highest expectations of what babies can achieve. Babies are eager to play and explore freely, they enjoy looking at a variety of objects and seeing what happens when they combine and use them in different ways. This develops their understanding of the world. However, this sometimes gets overlooked. The childminder gets to know all those attending well and makes accurate assessments of their abilities, overall. However, she focuses more on supporting babies care needs, rather than furthering their development through well-planned activities. Nevertheless, the childminder plans suitably challenging activities for older children. For example, the childminder provides them with opportunities to draw or colour using felt-tip pens. She also encourages them to make cards for a family occasion using a variety of media. This helps to develop their creative skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses within the childminder's teaching and the quality of activities planned mean that babies are not fully stimulated and motivated to learn. Nevertheless, babies and children develop good relationships with the childminder. She spends time getting to know children and their families well. Children are happy and relaxed in her care. Parents comment that she looks after their children well and their children enjoy attending. The childminder teaches children about the importance of being healthy. For example, she provides healthy snacks. She talks to children about the benefits of a good diet. She also gives advice to parents about appropriate foods and portion sizes for their children.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Outcomes for babies require improvement overall. The childminder does not promote their progress as well as possible. They do not reach their full potential. On the other hand, older children continually progress well. They are becoming confident and independent. Older children are learning to persist with activities and think critically. They can express their interests, wants and needs. Older children are developing mathematical skills. For example, they can order objects by size when they build towers. They can also count and recognise numbers when playing mathematical games.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451623 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1066200 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Worcester. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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